{7121} Primeקָרָאqara'{kaw-raw'}A primitive root (rather identical with H7122 through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (that is, properly address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications).

{8193} Primeשָׂפָהsaphah{saw-faw'}(The second form is in dual and plural); Probably from H5595 or H8192 through the idea of termination (compare H5490); the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication language; by analogy a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.).

{3948} Primeלֶקַחleqach{leh'-kakh}From H3947; properly something received, that is, (mentally) instruction (whether on the part of the teacher or hearer); also (in an active and sinister sense) inveiglement.

Proverbs 16:21

Proverbs 16:21

_ _ Note, 1. Those that have solid wisdom will have the credit of it; it will gain them reputation, and they shall be called prudent grave men, and a deference will be paid to their judgment. Do that which is wise and good and thou shalt have the praise of the same. 2. Those that with their wisdom have a happy elocution, that deliver their sentiments easily and with a good grace, are communicative of their wisdom and have words at will, and good language as well as good sense, increase learning; they diffuse and propagate knowledge to others, and do good work with it, and by that means increase their own stock. They add doctrine, improve sciences, and do service to the commonwealth of learning. To him that has, and uses what he has, more shall be given.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise  He who is truly wise, shall be so accounted by others. Sweetness  Eloquence added to wisdom. Increaseth  Both in himself, for while a man teaches others, he improves himself; and others, who by this means are induced to hear and receive his instructions.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the (k) sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

(k) The sweet words of consolation which come from a godly heart.

wise:

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.Proverbs 23:15My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.1 Kings 3:12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.Romans 16:19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, withoutpartiality, and without hypocrisy.

the sweetness:

Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words [are as] an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.Proverbs 27:9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so [doth] the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.Psalms 45:2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.Ecclesiastes 12:10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and [that which was] written [was] upright, [even] words of truth.Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to [him that is] weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.Luke 4:22 And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?John 7:46 The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.